The Big Sister Loop (Foia Mountain Route)
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 7.21 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,526 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 1,526 ft
- Max elevation
- 2,924 ft
- TrailRank
- 27
- Min elevation
- 1,480 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Coordinates
- 432
- Uploaded
- July 12, 2019
near Corte Pereiro, Faro (Portugal)
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Itinerary description
A steep walk will take you upwards past the vilas of Saramagal until you reach two restaurants, a "Rampa" or "Abrigo da Montanha" where you may chose to have lunch. Continue up through the forestry trails to the highest point in the Algarve, where you have 360º panoramic views of the southern coastline and lower Alentejo region. Refresh at the snackbar "Planalto" & visit the "Artesanato Monchique Crafts" displaying the work of local artisans. Descend through Pegões & Montes da Foia past restaurant Luar da Foia and back to comfort and rest at Vila Foia.
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